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Powered Industrial Lift Operator 1

Blue Diamond Growers
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Dec 2025
💰 $52,000/yr

About the role

Work Shift:

Grave

Pay Type:

Hourly

Hourly Rate (if applicable):

$26.55

Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):

N/A

JOB OVERVIEW:

In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values:

To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers;
To communicate directly and honestly; and
To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment.
More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other – the word “family” is often used to describe our culture.

Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California – the state that provides over 80% of the world’s almond supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1 billion.

We believe in transparency and honest communication. And our work style is still team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world.

After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond’s unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value.

You’ll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.

Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Powered Industrial Lift Operator 1

         Location:  Turlock        

         Job Type (Full time/Part Time):  Full-Time

         Travel Required: None

         Shift: Grave

         Relocation Provided: No

Position Overview:  

The Turlock Plant is seeking a Powered Industrial Lift Operator 1 for grave shift in our raw/finished goods area to join our winning team.

Responsibilities:  

    • Safely and efficiently operate a lift truck in a high pace environment.

    • Performs the movement, storage, and documentation of incoming materials and outgoing product.

    • Maintain lift truck operator certification.

    • Uses SAP system and scanning equipment for inventory counts and record inventory transactions.

    • Supports the generalist concept by performing various sanitation duties, housekeeping, and other functions as assigned.

    • May perform general laborer and sanitation work as needed.

    • Work as a team player within a cross functional manufacturing process.

    • Completes various documents and reports including but not limited to daily lift inspections, checklists, battery inspections, and damage reports for affected equipment, product, or facilities.   

    • Maintains and adheres to Blue Diamond food safety policies, Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP’s) and safety practices.

    • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by manager, supervisor/team lead, or department lead. 

    • This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum level of education required :

    • High School Diploma or GED                

Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g. Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.)

    • Excellent communication skills and a basic understanding of machine operations.

    • Required to climb up and down ladders and catwalks.

    • Must be able to identify and solve problems independently, coordinate workflow and meet output standards.

    • Required to work overtime and weekends as necessary.

Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree (if applicable)

    • N/A

Other job requirements (e.g. certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.)

    • OSHA Forklift Certification

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

    • 1 year of forklift operator experi

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